Top Tips for A2 Production Work

!Key Points to Remember and Apply Irregular blog entries are a dead giveaway that youre not fully engaged with this project. Entries do not have to be epic e.g. you can offer production schedules / a review Entries shouldnt be long but feature multi-media platforms A clear project outline is VITAL, making intentions and responsibilities explicit. Inevitably you will have similar entries at the beginning when youre developing your concept BUT very soon your blog should emerge as distinct a personal journey Be reective discuss problems / how to overcome set backs EVIDENCE THE LEARNING CURVE Aim for 60 blog entries you have until end of April so this averages at about 3 entries per week. Integrate AUDIENCE RESEARCH through the stages of production gain feedback on RUSHES (the lming) and the ROUGH CUT (rst edit ) as well as nal product. Audience Research could inuence the direction of your construct When lming make sure you can evidence youve been organised by producing production schedules / props lists /costumes / location detail easy to produce but great for your blog Could produce video diaries as reective When lming always start the camera ROLLING 10 SECONDS BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE SCENE and ALWAYS ANNOUNCE THE CUT AND KEEP THE CAMERA ROLLING. Where possible frame the shot accurately

Try to lm a range of shots from different angles Experiment with different camera movements / position and continuously think about AUDIENCE POSITIONING Build into your lming consideration of ALL ASPECTS OF MISE EN SCENE excellent for analysis during evaluation Dont leave too much head space but remember you can crop and resize frames during post-production Use generic conventions BUT try to challenge them too GENRES ARE FLUID AND CONSTANTLY EVOLVING Dont neglect your ancillary work both pieces combined are worth 50% of your moving image work Every aspect of your production should be interconnected RP + Main + Ancilliaries + Evaluations generic conventions / house-styles/target audience Original photography and having a range of original images is just as vital for A2. Remember to keep your diaries up to date so your skills and concepts can be matched to the stages of production. This will help make preparation and revision for the A2 exam much easier. Dont hogg the equipment were all in this together so play fair Enjoy use us / talk to us / listen to us - your teachers are here to help and make this an enjoyable experience. Use example work as guidance well give you a copy of the marks. !"#$%&'()"#